_ Mental & Emotional Health Sexism Linked to Mental Health Problems in Men By Jane Farrell article Men who prefer traditional role are likelier to have more psychological problems than those who donΓÇÖt conform as much to … Read More→
_ Medical Care Electronic Prescribing of High-Risk Meds May Contribute to Falls in Elderly By Sondra Forsyth article Certain medications are considered high risk in elders. In a recent study of 287 people 65 years and older who … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Reconditioning the Brain to Overcome Fear By Jane Farrell article Fear-related disorders affect around one in 14 people and place considerable pressure on mental health services. Currently, a common approach … Read More→
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_ Kidney Health Prevent Kidney Stones with the Right Amount of Calcium By Sondra Forsyth article People whoΓÇÖve had calcium oxalate kidney stones do need a certain amount of calcium in their diets. Although almond milk … Read More→
_ Vision Health Dissatisfaction With Vision Is Fairly Common Following LASIK Surgery By Sondra Forsyth article In a study published online in November 2016 by JAMA Ophthalmology, results of a questionnaire indicated that visual symptoms and … Read More→
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_ Medical Care The Long-Term Care Patients Who Are at Highest Risk for Hospitalization By Jane Farrell article Long-term services and supports are provided to 12 million people who live in nursing home and assisted living facilities, as … Read More→
_ Senior Health As Life Expectancy Grows, Men Are Still Lagging By Sondra Forsyth article People worldwide are living longer, healthier lives. A 2016 Duke University study of mortality patterns in humans, as well as … Read More→
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_ Hospitalization What is "Outpatient Observation Status?" By Jane Farrell article The web of Medicare rules and regulations can be confusing at the best of times, but if youΓÇÖre facing an … Read More→
_ Heart Health Alcohol Consumption Has No Effect on Coronary Arteries By Sondra Forsyth article Researchers using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have found no association between light to moderate alcohol consumption and coronary artery … Read More→
_ Medical Research A Component of Areca Nut Has Anti-Cancer Properties By Jane Farrell article Arecoline — the stimulant component of areca nuts — has anticancer properties, researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University … Read More→
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_ Mental & Emotional Health Singing the Holiday Blues? By Sondra Forsyth article ItΓÇÖs the most wonderful time of the year.┬áBut sadly, not for everyone.┬áWhether itΓÇÖs dealing with loss, getting over an addiction, … Read More→
_ Brain Health As We Age, Memory-Related Brain Activity Loses Cohesion By Sondra Forsyth article Groups of brain regions that synchronize their activity during memory tasks become smaller and more numerous as people age, according … Read More→